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• carman
  carman

  noun

  one of the crew of a streetcar or the like, as the motorman.
• Carman
  Carman

  noun

  (William) Bliss, 1861–1929, Canadian poet and journalist in the U.S.

carman

¹ American  

[kahr-muhn] / ˈkɑr mən /

noun

carmen plural

1. one of the crew of a streetcar or the like, as the motorman.

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Carman ² American  

[kahr-muhn] / ˈkɑr mən /

noun

1. (William) Bliss, 1861–1929, Canadian poet and journalist in the U.S.

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carman British  

/ ˈkɑːmən /

noun

1. a man who drives a car or cart; carter

2. a man whose business is the transport of goods; haulier

3. a tram driver

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• carmen
  plural

Etymology

Origin of carman

1570–80, in sense “person driving a cart”; car ¹ + -man

Example Sentences

"Ah, don't mind him!" said the carman, "it's what it is he'd sooner sell them now, than to give the nephew the satisfaction of them, after himself'd be dead."

From Further Experiences of an Irish R.M. by Ross, Martin

"It is, sir; Lukey O'Reilly—" the carman gave a short laugh.

From Further Experiences of an Irish R.M. by Ross, Martin

She stepped outside to scold the carman, leaving Lady Tasker standing just within the green door.

From A Crooked Mile by Onions, Oliver [pseud.]

No more by stanzas, songs, and odes, Warren his blacking sells; The van alone the carman loads, The name of Warren tells.

From Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) by Various

If your time is limited, give a carman a job to “rowl” you to the principal places of interest.

From The Evolution of Photography With a Chronological Record of Discoveries, Inventions, etc., Contributions to Photographic Literature, and Personal Reminescences Extending over Forty Years by Werge, John